International
Association of Reservation Executives
24th Annual
Conference and Exhibition
September 20 -
22, 2009
(NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!)
Chase Park Plaza
Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri |
Registration Fees:
IARE Member $695
IARE Additional
Member $645
Non-Member $1,095
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The
IARE's 2009
Conference will deliver maximum value for your investment and
promises to be an experience you can’t afford to miss! Our Conference
Planning Committee is working hard again this year to
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Content-rich sessions
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Interactive learning
opportunities in an intimate, focused environment
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Expert speakers
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Facilitated discussions
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A consolidated schedule - only
2 days out of the office!
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Valuable take-aways
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Supplier showcase and product
demonstrations
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Vital networking and idea-sharing
opportunities
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The MOST return on your
Professional Development dollars!
In fact, we encourage you to
bring
your contact center teams to
experience
the unequaled benefits of networking and idea-sharing,
expert-led education workshops, tailored product demonstrations,
facilitated call center forums and terrific teambuilding activities –
all in ONE place for TWO days!
We appreciate your
participation in this growing organization and we hope you'll
make plans now to join us in St. Louis.
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The
IARE Registration & Information Desk will be open during the
following hours:
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Saturday,
September 19 |
3:00
pm
to 6:00 pm |
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Sunday,
September 20 |
8:00 am
to 6:00 pm |
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Monday,
September 21 |
7:30
am to 6:00 pm |
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Tuesday,
September 22 |
7:30
am to 2:00 pm |
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
St. Louis
is located at the confluence of two of the
world's great rivers, the Mississippi River and
the Missouri River. It is the
largest metropolitan area and second-largest
city in Missouri (after Kansas City), and is a
major mid western metropolis filled with culture.
St. Louis planners have created an aesthetically
beautiful city with green space at the street
level. It is said that St. Louis is second only
to Washington, D.C. in the number of free
activities available in an American city. The
Gateway Arch, the world's tallest man-made
monument, forms a triumphant city skyline. An
open mall surrounded by reflecting pools leads
up to the historic court house facing the
Gateway Arch. Sometimes written as Saint
Louis, the city is named for King Louis IX
of France. St. Louis is also famous for its
multiple French and German influences as well as
having a Victorian past.
The city of St.
Louis lies at the heart of Greater St. Louis, a
sprawling region of nearly three million people
in both Missouri and Illinois.
Recently, there has been revitalization in
Downtown St. Louis and along a corridor
extending to the west through Midtown and the
Central West End neighborhoods.
Revitalization continues, including new
construction, as the corridor extends to the
west to Forest Park.
For visitor information, please
click the following link:
http://www.explorestlouis.com
Most visitors fly into Lambert St. Louis International
Airport, which is served by most major US carriers. The
airport is directly served by the MetroLink light rail line.
MetroLink, +1 314 231-2345 runs from Lambert-St.Louis Int'l
Airport (STL) to many of the metropolitan area's most
popular destinations, such as Delmar Loop, Grand Center arts
district, Forest Park and the Central West End, where the
Chase Park Plaza Hotel is located.
Approximate Taxi Cab Rates of Fare:
$30 from Lambert St. Louis Airport to the Chase Park Plaza
Hotel
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ACCOMMODATIONS
The Chase Park Plaza Hotel
212 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Announcing the HOTEL BONUS PROGRAM!
In an effort to make
the Annual Conference accessible to more members, we are pleased
to offer our Hotel Room Bonus program.
Every Principle Member who registers more than one person from
their center to attend the conference, will receive TWO free
nights at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel! These two free nights are
for your use during the conference to offset some of the costs
of attending. You will receive a voucher for your two free
nights upon check-in at the conference. Take advantage of this
money saving offer and bring your colleagues to St. Louis!
Specially discounted IARE group rate
available until
August 28, 2009:
$184 single occupancy
To make your
reservations, call toll-free
1 (877) 587-2427
About The Chase Park
Plaza Hotel
The Chase Park Plaza Hotel offers a
rare treat in historic hotels: unfettered access to two historic city landmarks sharing the same
street address. The Chase, built by and named after Chase Ullman, opened in 1922; seven years later construction
started on the Park Plaza, brainchild of legendary hotelier
Sam Koplar. During the Big Band scene, the hotel broadcasted
such luminary performers as Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Dean
Martin and Bob Hope from its exclusive Chase Club, and at
some point every U.S. president from the 1920s through the
1980s have called the Chase Park Plaza Hotel home.
After $100 million
in renovation, this Art Deco property has 251 rooms, five
restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities, a rooftop
lounge, a five-screen cinema, a full spa and wellness center
and a health club—all contained within one million square
feet. Every detail has been accounted for, from marble
hallways leading to towering ceilings graced with crystal
chandeliers to the concessions offered in the five-screen
cinema.
Click here to go to the Chase Park
Plaza web site.
Deluxe Room
Beautifully furnished and thoughtfully
outfitted, these guest rooms surround
you with welcoming comforts. Here you
will rest in fine, all-cotton sheets,
atop a king or queen size pillow-top
mattress - perhaps while watching an
in-house movie or digital satellite
television. Need to catch up on the
day’s emails? Our high-speed Internet
access will keep you connected. You will
also enjoy the convenience of a fully
stocked refreshment center, premium
toiletries and generously sized towels.
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One-Bedroom
Suite
Here you’ll find all the niceties of our
Deluxe Room, such as king or queen beds,
pillow-top mattresses, toiletries and
high-speed Internet access, but with
more space to stretch out and relax. Not
to mention that all-important bit of
privacy that enables early risers and
late sleepers to each enjoy their
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Two-Bedroom
Suite
For a visit that includes family,
friends or colleagues, our two-bedroom
suites offer the perfect accommodations.
Situated off the spacious common living
area are two en suite guest rooms, each
furnished with a king or queen bed,
luxury cotton linens and oversized
towels. You’ll also enjoy a fully
stocked refreshment center, digital
satellite television and high-speed
Internet access. |
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Dining, relaxing,
exercise, business… no matter
what you’re looking for, you won’t have
to look far. Any amenity you might
require or desire can be found at The
Chase Park Plaza - including the
assistance of the Concierge, who will
happily help with arrangements for
activities within and surrounding the
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Pool
Our fabulous piazza is an oasis with
classic Mediterranean style. Sit back
and enjoy the fountains, fireplace and
carved stone porticoes that surround the
heated outdoor pool. Order from our food
and beverage service for a delicious
poolside meal. Or slip into the water
for a refreshing swim, under the
watchful eye of a trained lifeguard.
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Business
Center
When you need the support of a business
team, you’ll find The Chase Park Plaza
is up to the task. Our Business Center
is equipped to meet your every need with
the latest services and technology,
including:
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High-speed Internet
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Email and fax access
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Copying service, for color or
black-and-white copies
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Individual computer terminals
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Professional business assistance
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Federal Express and DHL courier
services
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Gift and
Coffee Shop
For
a delicious cup of coffee, and a freshly
baked pastry to match, our Gift & Coffee
Shop offers a splendid start to your
day. In one convenient stop you can
acquire that precious first cup, or pick
up souvenirs, gifts, reading material
and other necessities.
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Cinema
One of the premier entertainment options
available at The Chase Park Plaza is our
intimate, five-screen cinema. Situated
just steps from our lobby, it offers a
selection of the newest releases for
your viewing pleasure – from the biggest
blockbusters to the most talked about
independent films. Settle into one of
our plush seats, and relax with a treat
from our concession stand. For a more
adult indulgence, accompany it with a
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Sante Fitness
Santé is more
than a gym. Of
course, if
fitness and
exercise are
what you desire,
our
state-of-the-art,
18,000-square-foot
fitness facility
is your perfect
destination.
Located in the
lower lobby, it
offers
convenient,
complimentary
access to Chase
Park Plaza
guests as well
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From our
state-of-the-art
selection of
strength and
fitness
equipment, to
the calming
influences of
the Mind and
Body Studio,
Santé is a true
sanctuary for
health and
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Discover an
inviting array
of services and
classes,
including
massage therapy,
personal
training, and
personal or
group fitness
classes for
Pilates,
cycling,
mind-body and
more. More than
40 of these
classes are
offered
throughout the
week, including
30-minute lunch
hour sessions
for guests with
demanding
schedules.
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After your
fitness session,
you’ll find the
luxurious locker
rooms at Santé
an inviting
place to cool
down and prepare
to rejoin the
world. Enjoy the
superior
experience of
Aveda Salon and
Spa products;
then wrap
yourself in a
fluffy towel and
complimentary
robe. Fitness
never felt so
indulgent.
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The staff at
Santé is at your
service during
our fitness and
wellness center
hours:
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Monday
through
Friday: 5:30
am – 10 pm
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Saturday: 7
am – 7 pm
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Sunday: 8 am
– 5 pm
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SPONSOR &
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
The 2009
Supplier Showcase will be limited to 20 Tabletop Exhibits and IARE
Conference Sponsors will be assigned premier exhibit spaces!
Click here for more
information and to register as a sponsor.
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REGISTRATION POLICIES
All employees of Principal Call Center Members may register at the
discounted IARE Member rate. Allied Members and vendor companies may
participate as sponsors or exhibitors only. Please see
Sponsor
& Exhibitor information.
Registrations are for one person only
and may not be split between two or more persons.
All fees must be paid in U.S. funds.
IARE will accept payment by Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, check drawn from a U.S. bank, or International Money Order.
Registration confirmations will be
sent via email to each registrant so please provide your email address
on the registration form.
All cancellations must be made in
writing to the IARE office, 7400 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 211, Centennial,
CO 80112 USA; fax (303) 694-4869;
iare@assnoffice.com.
Written requests for refunds received
on or before August 28, 2009, will receive a 50% refund. Fees are
non-refundable after August 28th.
Substitutions are encouraged in lieu
of cancellations. Please phone the IARE office at (303) 694-4728 to
change the name of your registrant(s).
There are no refunds for no shows.
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secure online - click here!
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